Clos Erasmus 2014

The deep purple 2014 "Clos Erasmus? is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. As usual, it matured for about 18 months before bottling, mostly in French oak barrels (40% new each vintage), but also partly in amphorae. The wine is now entering its perfect drinking window. It offers a fantastic bouquet of cherry liqueur and boysenberry, cigar box, anise, cloves, nutmeg, chocolate, leather, violets, and smoke. On the palate, lively acidity and deep minerality combine with beautifully integrated oak. A meaty, smooth, and delicious wine!